{
  "id": 4574994,
  "title": "Bangi MP pays tribute to predecessor Ong after DAP exit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/bangi-mp-pays-tribute-to-predecessor-ong-after-dap-exit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T04:41:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/31/bangi-mp-pays-tribute-to-predecessor-ong-after-dap-exit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUBLISHED ON JUNE 8, 2023: Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan has paid tribute to his former predecessor, Ong Kian Ming, following the latter's decision to leave the DAP political party. Syahredzan, who is also a DAP vice-chairman, acknowledged Ong's significant contributions to his 2022 general election (GE15) campaign and his successful election as the Bangi MP, as reported by Berita Harian.\n\nSyahredzan expressed his deep appreciation for Ong's assistance, even prior to his election as MP, stating that he values all Ong's contributions to the party. Ong's decision to leave the DAP was his personal choice, and Syahredzan respects it.\n\nOng announced his resignation from the DAP today after being a member for approximately 14 years. He clarified that he has no plans to join another party or contest in the upcoming general election. However, Ong indicated that he will support former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin in his campaign during the 2016 general election.\n\nOng served as the Serdang MP from 2013 to 2018, followed by his tenure as the Bangi MP from 2018 until his departure in 2022. He also held the position of deputy international trade and industry minister from 2018 to 2020. Syahredzan affirmed that Ong had the right to assist Khairy in his campaign and emphasized that it would be akin to the support he received from Ong during the 2022 GE15.\n\nDAP chairman Gobind Singh Deo did not address Ong's resignation directly, merely stating that he had not yet read the former Bangi MP's statement. When questioned about the matter by reporters, Deo emphasized that there was no need for political discussions today.",
  "summary": "DAP vice-chairman Syahredzan Johan says he respects Ong Kian Ming's decision to leave the party.",
  "key_points": [
    "Syahredzan Johan pays tribute to Ong Kian Ming after DAP exit.",
    "Ong Kian Ming leaves DAP after 14 years, no plans to join another party.",
    "Ong served as Bangi MP (2018-2022) and deputy international trade minister (2018-2020)."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Syahredzan's tribute to Ong Kian Ming signals a nod to continuity and appreciation within the party despite Ong's departure from DAP, reflecting a measured response to maintain stability.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bangi MP pays tribute to predecessor Ong after DAP exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/bangi-mp-pays-tribute-to-predecessor-ong-after-dap-exit-4577803",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:41:30.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}